Hanger Kids Scholarship to Camp No Limits

Page Intro

Hanger, Inc. has donated $100,000 to establish the 2014-2015 Hanger Kids Scholarship to Camp No Limits, a non-profit camp for children with limb loss or limb difference to receive education, mentorship, and support.

Distributed into one hundred $1,000 scholarships, each award will cover the cost of attendance, lodging, meals, and included activities for 100 pediatric amputees and an accompanying parent or guardian at any of the Camp No Limits camps available nationwide in 2014 and 2015.

Details About The Program

The Camp No Limits Board of Directors is managing the 2014-2015 Hanger Kids Scholarship application and selection process

Children with limb loss or limb difference who are under the age of 18 at the time of application are eligible for the Hanger Kids Scholarship.

Regardless of whether you are a prosthetic user or where you receive your care, the scholarship is open to all.

Preference will be given to first time campers but all are encouraged to apply.

A Message from Hanger's President and CEO

“Over the past 10 years, through their volunteerism with Camp No Limits, our employees have witnessed the incredible benefit this special camp provides for children with limb loss or limb difference and their families. Camp No Limits founder Mary Leighton and her team have developed a truly exceptional experience. We are delighted to support their efforts and are happy this scholarship will help even more children and their families get to camp.”

- Vinit Asar, Hanger, Inc. President and CEO

The First Hanger Kids Scholarship Award Recipient

The first Hanger Kids Scholarship to Camp No Limits was awarded to 10-year-old Deven Jackson from Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania. In August 2012, Deven lost both legs below the knees to meningococcal meningitis at the age of 8. Before his illness, Deven played football, baseball, and soccer so returning to a very active lifestyle is important to Deven and his parents David and Michelle Jackson. As the first Hanger Kids Scholarship recipient, Deven attended the Camp No Limits camp in Florida in January 2014. He achieved his goal of running for the first time since losing both legs and commented that he loved to feel the wind in his face.

“Deven walked away with such a confidence, more determination, and some great new friends. As parents, we walked away knowing Deven is going to accomplish everything and anything he wants to,” said Deven’s mom Michelle.

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A Message From Camp No Limits Founder/Director

“In
just several days of camp, we see children who once hid their residual
limbs now wearing shorts, comparing prosthetic devices, riding bikes for
the first time, and enjoying life uninhibited as all children should.
It’s the power and comfort of engaging with someone who is like you, who
understands you. We are so thankful Hanger values Camp No Limits and
is supporting us with such a generous donation and scholarship
offering.”

- Mary Leighton, OT, Camp No Limits Founder and Director

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​About Camp No Limits - Camp No Limits
is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) that hosts nine annual camps
nationwide for children with limb loss or limb difference to receive
education, mentorship, and support. Organized by medical professionals
and adult amputee role models, Camp No Limits is designed to provide
pediatric amputees and their families a fun experience that teaches the
children to push beyond their perceived physical, social, and emotional
limitations. The Camp No Limits mission is to educate and empower young
people with limb loss to discover and develop a healthy, happy and
independent lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nolimitsfoundation.org